Unit Color Theory

Color Theory:
Speakers and Ear Buds
Grade: 9/10
1. Purpose:
To provide an
understanding of basic
color theory with mixed
media projects using
images of objects from
students personal/social
life: portable speakers and
ear buds.
Student Understanding:
Students have some
understanding of color theory.
Instructional Objectives:
I can recognize complementary, split complementary, and analogous
color schemes.
I can produce three drawings of speakers decorated in complementary,
split complementary, and analogous color schemes.
I can produce a color wheel spectrum on toilet paper rolls which will be
contributed to a class-combined sculpture project.
I can create secondary, tertiary, and neutral colors by mixing primary
paint colors.
2. Anchored Instruction/Standards:
VA:Re7-1 a. Hypothesize ways in which art influences perception
and understanding of human experiences.
b. Analyze how ones understanding of the world is
affected by experiencing visual imagery.
3. UM Student Teaching performance Outcome(s) Addressed:
Several, hopefully!
4. Materials/Resources Needed:
Black paper (3 pieces each student), chalk pastels, hair spray
or fixative, speaker image print outs, pencils, toilet paper rolls,
paint, cord/string, art paste, cardboard, newspaper, masking
tape, fishing line for hanging?
Optical illusions (printed images)
Possibly gloves for students that dont want to get hands dirty
5. Technology Used and Rationale for use:

Computer, projector, Prezi/PowerPoint
6. Instructional method/Teaching Procedure:
a. AHOP (Attention Hook Objectives Predictions)
Friday February 20
Start with Prezi which includes video that explains basic color
theory/song/video
Talk about complementary(spell out complementary and show how it
derives from complete which is to complete the color wheel) and
secondary colors! Remember these!
Show poster (digital) that gives students examples of color schemes
from their culture (cartoon/comic characters)
Optical Illusionsstare at certain pictures for 30 seconds..take
away..see effect
Show objectives for lesson
b.
Development of Concepts (progression)

Friday February 20
After AHOP/Prezi..Show examples of and explain the project to
students:
We will be creating three drawings of portable or vintage speakers
used for listening to music, one large, one medium, and one small.
Each speaker drawing will be decorated in a different color scheme:
analogous, complimentary, and split complimentary. For our portraits
we just finished, we used a monochromatic or grayscale color scheme
with paint. For the first part of this project, we will use chalk pastels.
For the second part of the project, we will be creating a giant ear bud
sculpture. Each class will make one half of the ear buds. Each student
will create a color wheel spectrum by using toilet paper rolls (one roll
for each color). These rolls will be combined to create the cord of the
ear buds. Students from each class will work together on making the
ear pieces of the ear buds using paper mache (art paste and
newspaper). This sculpture will be displayed in the school.
Hand out images of speakers (classic and new portable) for students to
choose from.
Demonstrate sketching with a light pencil (white or yellow) on the
black paper. Demonstrate using chalk pastels.
Use hair spray/fixative to seal finished product.
Students should have time to begin drawing first speaker on large
paper first.
ASSESSMENT: if room, post questions to ask themselves at the end of

the class. How much of the space do they need to fill for the
drawings?
Monday, February 23
Show video: The Effect of Color
Demonstrate chalk use again to those that are struggling/questioning

Students should spend the period drawing and coloring speakers.
Check that they understand the 3 color schemes. Ask students
individually which colors they plan to use in their schemes.
Encourage them to finish these by Wednesday
**possibly: POST questions to ask themselves for self assessment.
They could tell their neighbor what colors they are choosing.
Tuesday, February 24
Continue drawing/coloring
Tomorrow is demo day for sculpture portion/finish drawings!
Spray finished drawings with hairspray..outside!
***Students that finish early can start a 4th speaker with a different
color scheme.
Wednesday, February 25
Begin class with reminder about finishing speakers by the end of the
day.
****Remind them about sculpture portion of project and the purpose
the sculpture contributes to the schools community as a
representation of the importance of listening to music.
Show examples of color wheel toilet paper rolls, demo mixing: using
acrylic paint
Students should create a palette of their colors before applying to toilet
paper rolls.
Model how to use paper, masking tape, and art paste to make paper
mache, create mini ear buds as maquettes for larger pieces. One
should be made already (by me!) to demonstrate the finished
texture/product.
Students can finish working on drawings.
Students that have finished early can begin working on the ear bud
sculptures and/or their toilet paper roll color wheel spectrums.
DEMONSTRATE BRUSH CLEANING TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES FOR
ACCOUNTABILITY.
Thursday, February 26
NO CLASS
Friday, February 27
Make palettes first. Use cut up paper bags to paint on (similar

texture/color as the toilet paper rolls)
Begin working on toilet paper rolls.
Each student will receive 6-8 rolls. (two colors on each roll, for
example: red/red orange, orange/yellow orange, yellow/yellow green,
etc) Extra rolls can be used to make a neutral tone?
Ask for two volunteers to begin working on sculpting ear buds.
Students can take turns working on these to experience working with
the materials. (Switch half way through class)
Write names on rolls! Keep in boxesI will bring in/find boxes to store
these in.
Try to get ear bud form done and begin adding art paste paper to itfinish on Monday?
Monday, March 2
Continue painting rolls, continue adding art paste to buds.
Try to finish today buds. Paint tomorrow!
Try to finish painting rolls today to string onto cord tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 3
Finish up last minute painting/touch ups. Add rolls to cord today. How
can we attach cord to bud sculptures?
c. Check for Understanding: In beginning, verbally quiz students on the color

schemes: What are the primary/complimentary/secondary colors? What
are analogous/adjacent colors? What are split complimentary colors?
Provide examples and access to color wheel for further

understanding. Display links for helpful youtube.com videos!
Ok Go 3 Primary Colors
Intro to Color Theory by Karen Kavett
The Effect of Color, Off Book, PBS Digital Studios
Understanding Color by Andrew Price
Check with students individually throughout process to ensure
understanding of color schemes.
Provide rubric and assessment.
d. Guided Practice: Demonstrations
e. Independent Practice: Students will work individually on drawings of
speakers and on color wheel spectrum toilet paper rolls. Students will
collaborate to create sculpture pieces.
f.
Closure/ Summary:
**Hopefully students can help in the process of deciding location. I would
like to quiz them again on color schemes. Discussion about project for MY
benefit: what did you like? What didnt you like? What did you learn? What
could be improved?
g. Accomodations: None
h. Inclusion of Indian Ed for All: FIND AN EXAMPLE AND POST IT. COULD BE
TRADITIONAL OR CONTEMPORARY. Show examples of Mollys beadwork.
Traditional stuff. Do this Friday.
i. Assessment Procedures: verbal, discussion, artwork
j. Reflection: What changes should I make?
k. References
Ok Go 3 Primary Colors
Intro to Color Theory by Karen Kavett
The Effect of Color, Off Book, PBS Digital Studios
Understanding Color by Andrew Price

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Color Theory:

Speakers and Ear Buds

5. Technology Used and Rationale for use:

Development of Concepts (progression)

ASSESSMENT: if room, post questions to ask themselves at the end of

Show video: The Effect of Color

Demonstrate chalk use again to those that are struggling/questioning

Make palettes first. Use cut up paper bags to paint on (similar

c. Check for Understanding: In beginning, verbally quiz students on the color

Provide examples and access to color wheel for further

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